Edward Goldsmith

Brian Johnson

Henryk Skolimowski

Edward Goldsmith

Reid A. Bryson

Jimoh Omo-Fadaka

David L. Greenstock

John H. Tanton

Nicole Swengley

Nicholas Gould

I n thi s issue

Vol . 6. No. 6. July 1976

EDITORIAL

Letter t o the Director o f FAO

COMMENTS

Eco-Fascists or Nuclear Ostriches?

The Logic o f the Heart

Oiling tlie Wheels o f the Doomsday Machine

FEATURE ARTICLES

The Lessons o f Climatic History Studies of past climates show what can happen to our atmospheric environment. From climatic history we can learn some very specific lessons.

The Family Basis o f Social Structure i n Benin Although Bini culture survived the period of British domination, the economic pressures of Independence now threaten to disrupt the social controls essential to its well-being.

Is Time Running Out for the Spanish Farmer? Industrial development in Spain has been achieved at the expense of the farmers. If radical reforms are not urgently carried out, future outlook for agriculture is very bleak.

International Migration as an Obstacle to Achieving World Stability Current migration policy tends to run counter to the interests of both the country of origin and the recipient country.

The Romance o f the Wild Service Tree. An indigenous British tree, the Wild Service is fast disappearing.

This Month's Authors

NOTEBOOK

BOOKS

LETTERS

Classified Advertisements

This Month's Cover: Roland Gold. Note: While every care is taken with manuscripts submitted for publication, the Editors cannot guarantee to return those not accepted. Articles published in the Ecologist do not necessarily express the views of the Editors. Editor: Edward Goldsmith. Assistant Editor: Ruth Lumley-Smith. Associate Editors: Robert Allen, Michael Allaby, Peter Bunyard, Brian Johnson, Jimoh Omo Fadaka,

Andrew MacKillop, Robert Waller, Lawrence Hills, John Papworth, John Davoll, Raymond Dasmann (IUCN), Richard Willson,John Milton (U.S.A.), Peter Freeman (U.S.A.), Henryk Skolimowski (U.S.A.). ,

Advertisement Manager: Philip Hutchings Advertisement enquiries to : Uphill, Urchfont, Devizes, Wilts. Tel: Chirton (038 084) 370. Published by Ecosystems Ltd. , Registered Office: 73 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7DS, U.K. Distributed by: A.M.D. Ltd. , Roding Trading Estate, London Road, Barking, Essex IG11 88U. Printed by Penwell Limited, Parkwood, Gallington, Cornwall. Tel: St. Dominick (05795) 522.

Ecologist Vol. 6. No. 6.

198

200

202

203

205

212

217

221

228

225

230

232

235

I/B/C

197